The president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced that will extend until July 9 The pause in the Application of tariffs to the European Unionwhile the commercial negotiations continue.
Trump He pointed out that he had a “very pleasant conversation ”Telefónica With the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and said that she will attend her request to extend the original June 1 deadline, in statements to the press before addressing the Air Force One.
The president was confident that the negotiators “They will meet soon To see if we can solve it. ”
“He asked me if we could transfer it – the deadline for the agreement – From June 1 to July 9. I accepted and, according to her, we will hold meetings quickly to see if we can reach a solution, ”Trump explained during an appearance before the media at the Andrews air base, where he landed from his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, before setting course for the White House.
The conversation with von der Leyen occurs two days after the New York threatened to impose on imports from the European Union (EU) a 50% tax because he considers that “they are not going anywhere” the conversations activated since the US president imposed in April a 90 -day truce to the application of your calls “Reciprocal tariffs”.
Von der Leyen herself said on social networks that it was a “good call” the one that maintained with Trump.
“The EU and EE. UU. Share the commercial relationship most important and narrow in the world. Europe is willing to advance in conversations quickly and decision, ”said von der Leyen, adding that“ to Reach a good agreement, we would need time until July 9”
Before he threatened Friday with imposing from next week a 50%customs tax, Trump had set on July 9 as the date to maintain the “reciprocal tariff” pause that imposed on the EU, which would go from paying 10% of tariffs that currently pay to 20% Once that date is exceeded.
Good Call with @Potus.
The Eu and Us Share The World’s Most Consecantial and Close Trade Relationship.
Europe Is Ready To Advance Talks Swiftly and Decisively.
To reach a good deal, We would the Time Until July 9.
– Ursula von der Leyen (@VONDERLEYEN) May 25, 2025